1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

936 Sq. Ft.
$597 / Sq. Ft.
936
Sq. Ft.
$597
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing opportunity in a prime location! This property is ready for immediate move in. Great investment opportunity to renovate this unit to it's maximum potential. This first-floor oversized two-bedroom condo is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance to Boston University, the Green Line, multiple bus lines, and Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable and functional sun-filled layout provides ample...Amazing opportunity in a prime location! This property is ready for immediate move in. Great investment opportunity to renovate this unit to it's maximum potential. This first-floor oversized two-bedroom condo is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance to Boston University, the Green Line, multiple bus lines, and Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable and functional sun-filled layout provides ample living space including 2 sizable bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a dining area off the kitchen. There is a balcony off one of the bedrooms. Additional features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry, and private basement storage.
  1. Listed by Gian Paul Sanseverino • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Property Details for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Allston
Area
MA-Boston-Allston, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 01:32 PM

Property Details for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #73469896
Days on Market21
Taxes$5,096 / year
HOA Fees$798 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1920
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Gian Paul Sanseverino
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Building Information for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Building/Complex1157 -1177 Commonwealth Ave TrustFloor1Stories1Residences43Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1920

Payment Calculator

$3,947 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,724

Property Taxes

$425

HOA Dues

$798

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Property Information for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 936.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 43
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1207721
  • Assessments: $440,100
  • Book: 70222
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: 1157 -1177 Commonwealth Ave Trust
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469896

$559,000—
May 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73222844

$510,000—
Apr 16, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73222844

—
Apr 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73222844

—
Apr 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73222844

$495,000—
Jun 11, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240865291

$50,000

-4.6% / yr

Jan 31, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99902801

$118,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469896

$559,000
05/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73222844

$510,000
04/16/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73222844

—
04/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73222844

—
04/11/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73222844

$495,000
06/11/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240865291

$50,000

-4.6% / yr

01/31/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99902801

$118,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$440,100Total-
Tax Record2025$5,096 ($425 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size936 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920Year Renovated1980ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNALLS W:21 P:00772 S:022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK to 12

Gardner Pilot Academy
PublicPK to 8

Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02134. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, it's currently listed at $559,000. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on May 30, 2024. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Horace Mann School For The Deaf, Gardner Pilot Academy and Baldwin Early Learning Center. 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 936 sqft condo built in 1920.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Gian Paul Sanseverino

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